How to insulate shelters using animal hides or mud
  • 1. What is the primary function of insulation in a shelter?
A) To increase the shelter's size
B) To reduce heat transfer
C) To attract animals
D) To improve the shelter's appearance
  • 2. Which animal hide is generally considered best for insulation due to its thickness and fur?
A) Rabbit
B) Snake
C) Fox
D) Bear
  • 3. How does mud provide insulation?
A) By reflecting light
B) By generating heat
C) By creating a barrier to airflow
D) By attracting sunlight
  • 4. What is 'chinking' when referring to mud insulation?
A) A method of applying animal hides
B) The process of drying mud
C) A type of mud used for painting
D) Filling gaps between logs or stones with mud
  • 5. What is an important preparation step for using animal hides as insulation?
A) Washing the hide with soap
B) Painting the hide
C) Curing the hide
D) Burning the hide
  • 6. What does curing the hide do?
A) Makes the hide softer
B) Makes the hide stronger
C) Prevents decomposition
D) Changes the color of the hide
  • 7. What should be considered when applying mud to a shelter for insulation?
A) Allow it to dry completely
B) Mix it with sand
C) Apply it in a single, thick layer
D) Keep it wet
  • 8. Why is airflow important to consider with mud insulated shelters?
A) To strengthen the mud
B) To speed up the drying process
C) To prevent mold growth
D) To increase the temperature
  • 9. What is a potential drawback of using animal hides for insulation?
A) Being too flammable
B) Being too easy to tear
C) Attracting pests
D) Being too heavy
  • 10. How can you improve the insulation of a hide-covered shelter?
A) Applying water to the hides
B) Layering multiple hides
C) Making the hides thinner
D) Painting the hides
  • 11. What type of climate is mud insulation most effective in?
A) Dry climates
B) Humid climates
C) Cold climates
D) Tropical climates
  • 12. What should you do to maintain mud insulation?
A) Burn it slightly
B) Cover it with plastic
C) Repair cracks regularly
D) Soak it with water
  • 13. Why is important to remove as much flesh from hides?
A) Make the hide more pliable
B) Prevent Rotting
C) Lighter the hide
D) Prevent animals from eating it
  • 14. How do you ensure the mud is properly mixed?
A) Very Wet
B) Containing large rocks
C) Free from clumps and evenly distributed
D) Very Dry
  • 15. What is a wattle and daub system?
A) A way of curing hides
B) A framework of woven sticks covered with mud
C) A modern technique to insulate shelters
D) A way of tanning hides
  • 16. How to best apply animal hides?
A) Loosely Drapped
B) Left on the ground
C) Securely fastened
D) Stacked in a pile
  • 17. How does fur help trap heat?
A) By absorbing moisture
B) By reflecting sunlight onto the skin
C) By generating heat directly
D) By creating air pockets
  • 18. What can be added to mud to improve its strength and prevent cracking?
A) Oil
B) Sugar
C) Sand alone
D) Straw or Fiber
  • 19. What is a good way to protect mud insulation from rain?
A) Sprinkling sugar
B) An overhanging roof
C) Paint
D) Leave it exposed
  • 20. Is it important to choose mud with good clay content?
A) No
B) Only in humid climates
C) Yes
D) It only matters what color the mud is.
  • 21. What considerations should be made regarding local ethics?
A) Take as much as you want
B) Build where ever you would like
C) Obtain permission for material usage
D) Ignore locals when building
  • 22. Which tool is important for applying mud effectively?
A) Hammer
B) Axe
C) Trowel
D) Saw
  • 23. Which type of hide is most water repellent?
A) Cow
B) Waterfowl
C) Pig
D) Deer
  • 24. When should you apply the first layer of mud?
A) During a heat wave
B) During winter
C) Prior to expected seasonal changes
D) After weather hits
  • 25. What is an important step to ensure the health and safety of animals while sourcing hide materials?
A) Ignore all animals
B) Hunt as many as possible
C) Ensure proper hunting methods
D) Hunt endangered species
  • 26. How would you prevent a small animal from burrowing within the layers of the shelter?
A) Wire mesh or compacting the mud
B) Poison
C) Leaving the space empty.
D) Glue
  • 27. Is it okay to use human waste in mud?
A) It depends
B) No
C) Yes
D) Sometimes
  • 28. If the hide has holes in it, what should you do?
A) Hang it on a wall
B) Throw it away
C) Patch it
D) Ignore it
  • 29. What is the purpose of tanning a hide before use?
A) To make it waterproof
B) To change its color
C) To make it more edible
D) To preserve it and make it pliable
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